NIFTEM MBA admission 2022 have started. The institute released application forms for registration on May 16. Interested candidates can apply for the program till June 30. The application fee required for applying is INR 1000 for general category students and INR 500 for the reserved category. NIFTEM offers admission its MBA program based on past two year’s CAT or MAT scores. Candidates applying with the CAT scores must have 85% percentile in the exam. For candidates with MAT scores, the prefered percentile is 70. The institute also allows admission to candidates without CAT or MAT scores. In such cases, the NIFTEM conducts its own entrance exam. The total course fee for the MBA program is INR 3.42 Lacs (approx).

NIFTEM MBA Admission Dates 2023

Event Dates
Application process May 1, 2023
Last date to apply June 20, 2023
MBA written test/PI shortlist To Be Continued
NIFTEM Entrance Test for non CAT/MAT candidates and other candidates not shortlisted through CAT/MAT To Be Continued
GD/Interview for CAT/MAT Candidates To Be Continued
GD/Interview for Non- CAT/MAT Candidates To Be Continued
Result declaration of selected candidates To Be Continued
Online counseling for fees submission/admission process To Be Continued
Reporting/Joining of NIFTEM To Be Continued
Commencement of semester To Be Continued

NIFTEM MBA Eligibility Criteria

The minimum requirement to apply for the MBA program at NIFTEM Sonepat is a Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent in any discipline. Candidate should have scored 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree. The institute reserves 5% marks for the reserved category candidates.

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NIFTEM MBA Admission 2023

Admission to the NIFTEM Sonepat MBA program is based on CAT/MAT 2022 scores. Candidates applying without these scores will have to appear for the institute-based entrance exam. The institute shortlists candidates for the GD/PI round based on the scores obtained in CAT/MAT or Internal-Test scores. Final selection to the program is based on marks scored in CAT/MAT/ Internal test, GD/PI, and work experience of the candidate. Candidates applying with CAT or MAT scores should have 70+ percentile in the respective exam. NIFTEM MBA CAT cutoff is 85 percentile and NIFTEM MBA MAT cutoff is 70 percentile.

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NIFTEM MBA Cutoff 2023

Exam NIFTEM MBA Cutoff
CAT 85 percentile
MAT 70 percentile

NIFTEM MBA Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates applying without CAT/MAT score undergo internal test conducted by the institute itself. The pattern of the examination is given in the table below:

Section No. of Question Marks
Section 1
Logical Reasoning/ Data Interpretation 15 30
Section 2
Quantitative Analysis 15 30
Section 3
Verbal Ability / Reading Comprehension 20 40
Total 50 100

How to Apply?

Application process at NIFTEM Sonepat is online. Candidates applying to the program are required to submit their personal details, exam scores, work experience. The application fee for form submission is INR 1000 for general category and INR 500 for the SC/ST/PhD

NIFTEM MBA Courses 

NIFTEM MBA is a 2 year course divided intro 4 semesters. The program includes 20 mandatory courses and 30 electives. Out of the 30 elective courses, students in the 3rd and 4th semester of the program select 5 courses to complete the required credits.

Course Specialisations
MBA (compulsory) Food and Agri- Business management
MBA (specialisation) Financial management
International Business
Marketing

NIFTEM MBA Course Details

The choice of electives is on the pattern of 2+3 or 3+2. For example, if a student selects 2 electives from the compulsory specialization FABM (Food & Agri-Business Management) and 3 electives from Marketing as second specialization in III Semester, then, in the IV Semester, he will have to choose 3 electives from FABM and 2 electives from Marketing. (Total Course Credits including both years= 114)
Check the table below for all the mandatory and elective courses:

Semester – I Semester – II
Code Course Name Code Course Name
MBA-101 Management Process and Practices MBA-201 Marketing Management
MBA-102 Quantitative Techniques MBA-202 Financial Management
MBA-103 Managerial Economics MBA-203 International Business Management
MBA-104 Financial Accounting MBA-204 Production, Operations and Inventory Management
MBA-105 Business Communication & Personality Development MBA-205 Business Research Methods
MBA-106 Management of Information System & Application of Software MBA-206 Operations Research
MBA-107 Organizational Behaviour MBA-207 Food and Agribusiness Environment & Policy
AES -500 Village Adoption AES -500 Village Adoption
Total Eight (8) Total Eight (8)
Semester – III Semester – IV
Code Course Name Code Course Name
MBA-301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Code Course Name
MBA-302 Human Resource Management MBA-401 Corporate Strategy
MBA-303 Business Ethics & Human Values MBA-402 Corporate Governance
MBA-304 Summer Internship Project, Presentation & Viva-Voce MBA-403 Research Project
Five Elective Viva-Voce
Five Electives
Compulsory: Food & Agri-Business Management Optional-1: Marketing
Code Course Name Code Course Name
FABM E-1 Food Supply Chain Management MKT E-1 Sales Management
FABM E-2 Food Technology and Processing Management MKT E-2 Digital Marketing
FABM E-3 Management of Agricultural Input Marketing MKT E-3 Advertising Management
FABM E-4 Seed Production Technology and Management MKT E-4 Brand Management
FABM E-5 Management of Agro-Chemical Industry MKT E-5 Retailing Management
FABM E-6 International Trade in Agri-Food Products MKT E-6 Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
FABM E-7 Entrepreneurship Development in Food Processing MKT E-7 Marketing Channels
FABM E-8 Rural Marketing MKT E-8 Services Marketing
FABM E-9 Agricultural Finance MKT E-9 Consumer Behaviour
Optional-2: Finance Optional-3: International Business
Code Course Name Code Course Name
FIN E-1 Security Analysis and Investment Management IB E-1 International Business Environment
FIN E-2 Management of Financial Services IB E-2 International Trade and Policy Framework
FIN E-3 Bank Management & Insurance IB E-3 International Financial System
FIN E-4 Carbon Finance IB E-4 International Trade Practices, Procedures & Documentation
FIN E-5 International Financial Management IB E-5 International Supply Chain Management and Logistics
FIN E-6 Corporate Taxation IB E-6 International Advertising and Brand Management
FIN E-7 Financial Derivatives IB E-7 International Marketing Research and Consumer Behaviour
FIN E-8 Risk Management and Insurance

NIFTEM MBA International Immersion Program

International Immersiona is an integral part of the MBA program. Students pursuing MBA at NIFTEM Sonepat are sent abroad to the Universities/ Institutes/ Industries collaborated with the institute.

Village Adoption Program

In addition to the International Immersion program, MBA students also participate in the Village Adoption program initiated by NIFTEM. The program started in 2012 to sensitize and educate farmers about their problems at the grass root level.

Steps in the Village Adoption Process:-

  • MBA students identify a village and establish a work plan at the beginning of the first semester and work during the semester for 10-12 days at the village site.
  • Students work in a group under the guidance of a mentor faculty. They develop realistic village development plan for 4 years including identification of local resources and avenues for promoting entrepreneurship in food processing sector.
  • The students sensitize and train the farmers and local youth about Food Processing and its advantages.
  • Provide access and training programs to farmers
  • Prepare a catalogue of traditional food production practices/ food preservation/ traditional recipes of food, etc.
  • Imparting trainings on basic processing and value addition techniques for enhancement of shelf life, etc.
  • Promote Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
  • Conduct an extensive survey of the village & record demographics and prepare a data base.
  • Organize resources – By providing vital linkages, micro credits, Govt. Policies.
  • Prepare and present a report at the end of each semester.
  • In addition, Professors and Senior Officers of NIFTEM visit the groups as observers when the groups are in the village to guide them and closely evaluate their progress.

NIFTEM MBA Fees

NIFTEM charges INR 78,900 per semester from its MBA students. This includes INR 49,500 of tuition fee which is exempted for SC and ST category students. In addition to the below given fees, NIFTEM Sonepat charges INR 1,40,000 for its International Immersion Program in the second semester from every student.

NIFTEM MBA Fees
Particulars Gen/ OBC SC/ ST
One time charges (at the time of admission)
Security Deposit - Refundable (Institution/ Library/ Mess) INR 15,000 INR 15,000
Other Charges (Alumni Membership/ Laptop Bank Charges/ Identity Card ) INR 11,650 INR 11,650
Per Semester Fee
Tuition fee INR 49,500 -
Enrollment and Registration charges INR 5000 INR 5000
Laboratory Charges INR 2,500 INR 2,500
Library Charges INR 3,000 INR 3,000
Institute Development Fund INR 8,000 INR 8,000
Examination Charges INR 3,000 INR 3,000
Outreach Activities INR 3,000 INR 3,000
Student Activity Charges INR 2,800 INR 2,800
Medical Charges (including Medical Insurance) INR 2,000 INR 2,000
Hostel Room Rent
Double Seater - -
Double Seater (AC) INR 15,000 INR 15,000
Single Seater  - -

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NIFTEM MBA Seats

NIFTEM Sonepat offers 30 seats in its MBA program. The distribution of seats is as per the GOI reservation norms. 12 seats are reserved for the General category, 8 for the OBC, 5 for SC, and 2 for the ST category students. Same is presented in the table below:

Category Seats
General 12
OBC 8
SC 5
ST 2
EWS 3
Total 30

NIFTEM MBA Placement Details

NIFTEM MBA Placements 2020 has been successfully concluded. Every year, almost 75% of the graduating batch gets placed. The highest salary package recorded was INR 10 LPA, average salary was INR 4.5 LPA & the lowest salary package recorded was INR 3.5 LPA. Nearly 80% of the students receive internship opportunities during its summer internship placement drive. 

The below table shows the highlights of NIFTEM MBA Placements 2020:

Particulars Placements Statistics
Percentage of male students 63%
Percentage of female students 37%
Major sectors Agri-output (29.629%), Food Services (18.51%)
Top recruiters Ninjacart, pwc, ITC Limited, Flipkart, DeHaat etc 

Most of the students in the 2019-20 batch had work experience in the Artificial Intelligence, RTE, Electronics, Animal Feed & Beverages. 40.7% of them had academic background in Food Technology. 

NIFTEM Summer Internship Placements

NIFETM also offers internships to its students in reputed companies. Every year, 80% of the summer internship batch receives internship opportunities. The below graph shows the sector-wise internship offers received during NIFTEM Summer Internship Placements 2020:

NIFTEM Sector wise internship graph

During the 2020 summer internship placement drive, most of the offers were made from the Agri-Output sector followed by the Food Services sector.

NIFTEM MBA FAQs

Ques. How to check if a student is selected for MBA at NIFTEM?

Ans. The list of shortlisted candidates for MBA at NIFTEM are released on the homepage of the official website of NIFTEM for GD/ PI round after the initial application. The final list is also published in the Admissions section of the website after all the rounds are completed.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available at NIFTEM for MBA students?

Ans. Yes, NIFTEM provides comfortable hostel accommodation for both boys and girls. There are four hostels, two each for boys and girls. The hostels are accompanied with modern facilities, gymnasium and 24 hour canteen service.

Ques. Are there any relaxation of marks for certain categories for MBA at NIFTEM?

Ans. For admission to MBA courses candidates need to qualify Bachelor degree with a certain aggregate. For General candidates the minimum aggregate percentage should be 50%. For students from reserved categories, 5% relaxation is granted.

Ques. How can a MBA student apply for a scholarship at NIFTEM?

Ans. NIFTEM’s scholarship scheme covers M. Tech and B. Tech students. MBA students in need of a scholarship need to arrange for the same from other sources.

Ques. What are documents required at the time of applying for an MBA at NIFTEM?

Ans. Candidates are required to present a list of necessary documents which include government issued identity card (Aadhar/Passport/PAN card), necessary mark sheets (10+2, graduation results) and passport size photographs at the time of applying for an MBA at NIFTEM.